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This piece is Gershwin's most famous and captures the jazzy hustle and bustle of New York City. The opening clarinet slide is one of the most famous openings to any piece of music. Gershwin made a version for solo piano which omits several sections of the piece. Composer: George Gershwin Performer: Benjamin Grosvenor (Piano) Recording date: 01 October 2010 Date of broadcast: 16 August 2015
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